Cheapest flight ticket found	443 €
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	10 hrs, 38 mins
Places to go	261
Most popular airline	China Southern
Average flights per week	40

Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to China

Looking for the cheapest ticket prices to China from Nairobi? We can help you pick the cheapest month to fly.

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Nairobi to China flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi to China? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 481 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return flight tickets right here.

Guangzhou.443 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Guangzhou on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 443 €, select.

Shanghai.639 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 639 €, select.

Beijing.655 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 655 €, select.

Shenzhen.704 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 704 €, select.

Hangzhou.705 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Hangzhou on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 705 €, select.

Changsha.706 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Changsha.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Changsha on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 706 €, select.

Chengdu.749 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 749 €, select.

Hong Kong.761 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo and Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Inbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 761 €, select.

Nanjing.777 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Nanking / Nanjing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nanking / Nanjing on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 777 €, select.

Hefei.810 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Hefei.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Hefei on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 810 €, select.

Xiamen.816 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Xiamen on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 816 €, select.

Macau.831 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Thu, 27 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo and Thai AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Macau.Inbound indirect flight with Thai AirAsia, departs from Macau on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 831 €, select.

Nanning.845 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Nanning.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Nanning on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 845 €, select.

Yiwu.878 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Yiwu.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Yiwu on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 878 €, select.

Xuzhou.878 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Xuzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Xuzhou on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 878 €, select.

Kunming.879 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kunming on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 879 €, select.

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Flights from Nairobi to China FAQs

What is the cheapest flight to China from Nairobi?

The cheapest flight from Nairobi to China costs 443 €.

Explore the different prices of flights from Nairobi to China and find the best option for you.

When is it the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to China?

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to China is August. See if any of these flights in August suit you.

What is the cheapest Nairobi to China flight route?

We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from Nairobi to China is Nairobi to Guangzhou. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from 443 €.

Take a look at Nairobi to Guangzhou flights.

What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Nairobi?

Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to China from Nairobi is Gulf Air.

Explore Gulf Air flight ticket options today.

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is China Southern.

Cheapest flights to China from Nairobi

How to find cheap flights from Nairobi to China

The cheapest return flight from Nairobi to China is currently priced at 443 €.
That fare will get you from Nairobi to Guangzhou in Guangzhou.
A one-way ticket starts at 295 €.
Open to where you land? Enter 'China' in the 'To' field to compare fares to different cities.
There are plenty of ways to arrive in China, with around 75 airports to choose from.
Select 'Add nearby airports' to broaden your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.
The earlier you book, the better. Fares are more likely to go up as your trip date gets closer, not fall.
Get notified when prices change by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app to get updates as they happen on your phone.

Best time to fly from Nairobi to China

August is usually the cheapest month to catch a flight from Nairobi to China.
In general, travelling midweek is a simple way to save. Tuesdays and Wednesdays often mean lower prices.
Peak travel season in China runs through April, July and August. July is the busiest month and a great time to visit if you want to experience things at their liveliest.
Alternatively, skip the busiest travel periods by checking out flights in February, March and December. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.

Flights from Nairobi to China: what to expect

When flying from Nairobi, you can depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
Around two airports throughout China can be reached on a nonstop flight from Nairobi.
Roughly three direct flights operate each week between Nairobi and cities across China.
Take to the skies with China Southern, the main airline flying this route.
The most popular routes from Nairobi to China are Changsha and Guangzhou.
Just want to get there before you start counting down the hours? Changsha has the shortest flight time at around 10 hours 40 minutes. Guangzhou has the longest at roughly 11 hours 15 minutes.
The average journey on this route takes around 11 hours.

Popular places to visit in China

Shanghai

A leading destination for Nairobi to China flights, Shanghai earns its place on any well-planned travel itinerary. From Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Tower to The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, the attractions just keep coming.
You can reach Shanghai through Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Ready to lock in the perfect place to stay? Browse the range of hotels in Shanghai.

Beijing

Explore Beijing's biggest highlights including The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are the main ways to fly in.
That same magic that powers our flight search can also help you find the best-value stays around. Use it to compare availability and prices across hotels in Beijing.

Chengdu

Well-known sights to tick off while you're in this corner of Sichuan include Sichuan Tower of China, Jinli Street and Sichuan Museum.
You can arrive through Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), depending on what works for your route.
Hunt down a deal on where you'll stay by browsing the list of hotels in Chengdu.

Visiting China for the first time? Here's what you need to know

Entry rules can often change, so check whether you'll need a visa or any other kind of documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local embassy or consulate should have the latest details.
You'll be using the Chinese yuan (CNY) for all your purchases. Debit and credit cards are only accepted in large businesses, so it's worth having a backup payment option.
Beijing is the capital of China, which has a population of about 1.4 billion.
There's more than one standard time zone across this destination, ranging from UTC+6 through to UTC+8.
The weather can influence everything from packing to sightseeing, so travel when the forecast suits your plans. July is China's warmest month.
Temperatures are often coolest around January.
March is typically the driest month, while August has the most rain.
Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival are some of the well-known events here. Consider booking your Nairobi to China flight around moments like these for a travel experience beyond the ordinary.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

Found that cheap flight from Nairobi to China? Now work out where you'll rest your head and how you'll travel around. Explore the range of hotels in China and filter your search by property type, location and more. Also browse car rental options in China and choose from pickup locations in cities or right at the airport.